Nine from Worth County Attend FFA Nationals

Worth County FFA members recently attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN from October 23-26.  Members attending included Lane Craven, Kristen Andrews, Josh Warner, Sydney Thummel, Jared Simmons, Jake Hardy, Rikky Hunt, Danielle Funk, and Kenna Lafollette.  Local FFA members traveled with FFA members from other schools, including Stanberry, Lathrop, North Harrison, and Princeton.  During this event, students were able to partake in educational tours, as well as leadership development and FFA business meetings.  Tour sites included the Cameron Caves, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Dow Agrosciences, and the  Kelsay Dairy Farm.  In addition to convention sessions and the FFA career show, students attended activities sponsored by the National FFA Organization, including a hypnotist show and concert.  This activity provided an excellent opportunity for local FFA members to develop leadership skills and gain insight into the future of the agriculture industry and agriculture education in general.  The purpose of the National FFA Organization is to develop premier leadership, personal growth, and career success for students through agriculture education.